national parks

Explore lush forests, tranquil lakes, and stunning vistas away from the tourist hustle at lesser-known national parks in Michigan and across the country.

Despite being the location in Michigan that's the greatest distance from a national park, don't think there's nothing worth seeing in tiny Presque Isle.

Need a laugh? The National Park Service has the funniest Instagram account out there, and it uses its own parks to troll followers. See how it uses Michigan.

If you slept through history class, he's some quick Michigan history for you.

This Monday, January 18th, is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. It is a federal holiday and some people have the day off. If you are looking for something to do, some national parks have waived their entrance fee for that day.

The National Park System here in the United States encompasses 422 national park sites. These parks span across more than 84 million acres in each state and extend into U.S. territories, including parks in Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and Guam. There is only one of those National Parks that fully closes in the winter. Do you know which park that is?

A variety of streaming options including shows about Michigan, films set in Michigan and films shot in Michigan.

An excuse to experience #PureMichigan

This may be the best vacation story ever.  A kid was with his family visiting the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in California when he decided to take a souvenir.  Once mom and dad found out about it, he had a change of heart, so he returned the pine cone with an adorable note...